HPE and a consortium of seven other top technology organisations have announced the Quantum Scaling Alliance. This is a worldwide project focused on making quantum computing scalable, practical, and impactful for many industries. Dr Masoud Mohseni, from HPE Labs, HPE’s applied research division, leads the initiative and serves as the quantum system architect. He coordinates the work among the eight organisations, each known for its expertise. The Alliance is co-led by John Martinis, a 2025 Nobel Laureate recognised for his important work in quantum computing and now serving as co-founder and CTO at Qolab.
The consortium was created to design and build a quantum supercomputer that is useful in real-world situations and affordable. They use the knowledge and experience of experts in supercomputing and semiconductor technology. The Quantum Scaling Alliance brings together specialists from different areas. Their goal is to grow quantum computing from basic experiments to large-scale uses in industries.
The founding members of the Quantum Scaling Alliance and their areas of expertise are:
- 1QBit: Fault-tolerant quantum error correction design and simulation, algorithm compilation, and automated resource estimations
- Applied Materials, Inc.: Materials engineering and semiconductor fabrication
- HPE: Full-stack quantum-HPC integration and software developments
- Qolab: Qubit and circuit design
- Quantum Machines: Hybrid quantum-classical control for scalable quantum computing
- Riverlane: Quantum error correction
- Synopsys: Simulation and analysis technology, EDA tools, and semiconductor IP
- University of Wisconsin: Algorithms, benchmarks
“Quantum computers hold the key to transforming industries through their unique ability to tackle intrinsically quantum problems,” said Martinis, Co-founder and CTO at Qolab. “By harnessing quantum systems, we can achieve breakthroughs in areas ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to sustainable fertiliser production—solving challenges previously thought insurmountable.”
“For quantum computing to be successful for the future, it must grow by working together with traditional supercomputing systems,” said Mohseni, who leads the quantum team at HPE. “The Quantum Scaling Alliance is providing a full solution—a large partnership that connects different areas of expertise to achieve computing power that is otherwise impossible.”
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